Vol. 2001 No. 1 (2001)
Access to Justice for Vulnerable Populations in Burkina Faso's Urban Slums: A Survey Inquiry
Ibrahimsa Kaborès, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Official University of Bobo-Dioulasso
Timothée Ouédraogo, Department of Research, Joseph Ki-Zerbo University, Ouagadougou
Sabrina Sanon, Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé (IRSS)
Alassane Traoré, Joseph Ki-Zerbo University, Ouagadougou
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18736736
Published: September 24, 2001
Abstract
Access to justice is a critical issue in urban slums of Burkina Faso's cities, where vulnerable populations face significant barriers. A survey was conducted among residents of four major urban slums in Ouagadougou, utilising a stratified random sampling method. Data revealed that only 30% of respondents had access to legal aid and court hearings were often delayed by up to three months. The survey highlights the urgent need for improved infrastructure and more equitable legal services in urban slums of Burkina Faso. Government bodies should prioritise funding for legal aid centers and streamline judicial procedures to expedite case resolutions.
How to Cite
Ibrahimsa Kaborès, Timothée Ouédraogo, Sabrina Sanon, Alassane Traoré (2001). Access to Justice for Vulnerable Populations in Burkina Faso's Urban Slums: A Survey Inquiry. African Child Law Journal (Law/Social crossover), Vol. 2001 No. 1 (2001). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18736736
Keywords
Sub-SaharanAfricanSocialJusticeCapitalGhettoizationQualitativeEmpowerment